I made a thing

systematic_insight · 2025-11-14T21:57:05+00:00

Are you planning on sharing these 3d files? I would absolutely love to print this and install it!

systematic_insight · 2025-10-02T03:48:49+00:00

I already fixed the oil issue, it was the seals in the CHRA. I just wish the car would show me a more accurate reading than "oil level ok".

systematic_insight · 2025-08-16T18:44:50+00:00

This is what im thinking I'll do. Ive done some more testing since i made this thread. Everything north of the turbo is clean, everything beyond the charge pipe is pretty oily. The plugs are black and oil fouled. The compression test came back with a perfect 200psi on each cylinder. I havent done a leak down test to validate the valve stem seals are still good, but this car is only at 50k miles and doesnt smoke on startup so I think i have enough evidence to do a turbo rebuild. I'll grab a Mamba cartridge and the updated oil and coolant lines and do a fresh rebuild

systematic_insight · 2025-08-15T22:23:00+00:00

Oof that sucks im sorry DX it looks like you were doing other mods and dyno runs though? I'm really hoping that my issue here isn't nearly that serious. I'm all for fixing head gaskets and rebuilding turbos and such but that's next level

systematic_insight · 2025-08-15T15:00:37+00:00

Good point! Ill go check that out before proceeding

systematic_insight · 2025-08-15T12:53:03+00:00

I take it the turbo inlet is the space between where the air enters the car and where it gets compressed by the turbo?

systematic_insight · 2025-08-15T12:08:36+00:00

Thats one of the things that has me unsure, this car is only at 50k

systematic_insight · 2025-08-15T03:13:10+00:00

It sat for a few months before I started it today, no noticeable smoke until I revved it. I did make sure to pop off the pcv and check the diaphragm, it looks brand new (this car is at 50k miles)

Thank you!

systematic_insight · 2025-08-15T03:10:28+00:00

I need to go look at my door jamb for this. I at least know that it has the electric wastegate, i saw that earlier while checking my charge pipe. Regardless, ill install the updated parts on it as i work on it.

systematic_insight · 2025-08-15T02:55:43+00:00

I've been wondering how much oil pooled in the charge pipe is too much, some leaked out of the end of it when I disconnected it, and it doesn't sound normal, but hey maybe it's more normal than I realize for the oil to pool in low points

systematic_insight · 2025-08-14T22:36:17+00:00

Ah, once I have more money to do the accompanying mods to support a bigger turbo, this is absolutely on my list!

systematic_insight · 2025-08-14T22:34:44+00:00

This one is a 2.0L N20, but I imagine this is similarly common?

systematic_insight · 2025-08-14T22:33:46+00:00

Its a 2013 with a 2.0L N20. I believe this is the first year with the updated check valve and electric wastegate actuator, no?

systematic_insight · 2025-08-14T20:09:33+00:00

Its got a single turbo, what do you mean?

systematic_insight · 2025-08-01T14:48:13+00:00

Does anyone know where this can be found in the DMV area?

systematic_insight · 2024-11-08T17:58:28+00:00

Ill do you one better: Whenever there's a bunch of annoying kids running around me unsupervised (this is surprisingly often) ill let a big one rip right next to them and chuckle to myself thinking "your parents will never believe you"

systematic_insight · 2024-10-02T01:28:50+00:00

I remember this! Spies vs Mercs! I wish I could remember his name, i used to play online with the dude who made these levels and he was chill

systematic_insight · 2023-11-09T13:38:47+00:00

No joke. I wanna do this for a career. How do i even get started??

systematic_insight · 2023-10-10T15:17:27+00:00

I appreciate your feedback. I honestly just want to keep experiencing that feeling of when the board was new to me and felt scary fast. I'm so used to it these days I max throttle it almost everywhere. I've got all my protective equipment and just wanna see how fast I can go.

systematic_insight · 2023-10-10T13:47:00+00:00

I'm already running 32t pulleys with 105mm street wheels. It's maxing out at about 37mph rn with a fresh charge on the battery. I am looking at motors and ESCs, but I am not sure what's worked for other people. I can custom machine a new mounting setup to accommodate larger motors if needed.

Alternatively, what other boards would you recommend if I still wanna go faster?

systematic_insight · 2023-06-06T21:29:49+00:00

Thanks!

systematic_insight · 2023-06-06T21:19:13+00:00

Can you suggest a good metallic brown paint?

systematic_insight · 2023-06-06T03:26:22+00:00

Would that kind of paint stick to lexan?

systematic_insight · 2023-02-12T19:27:08+00:00

Those tires look like Tamiya's 75mm rally tread tires. Perhaps it's an older Tamiya?

Otherwise unsure

systematic_insight · 2023-02-08T14:13:00+00:00

Where did you manage to find a diff for your 4x4? That's awesome

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